Question 1

if d3 is to help body  absorbs calcium, why they say  taking large values of d3 supplements can cause calcium build up i n the artery.?

Accepted Answer

CA+ HAS MANY FORMS: Calcium your body absorbs from diet is not the same as that found in plaque. While organic calcium is necessary for many cellular processes, inorganic calcium is a hardening agent that is deposited from end stage disease or stress. While it is true that excess calcium may be deposited in kidneys or joints, calcium in plaque is usually a response to free radical damage to arteries needing repair.

Question 2

does ionic calcium rid the the tissues and organs [ decalcify] of calcium build up in the body./ calcium that has built up over a life time in the heart , kidneys etc is it moved into the skeleton if you take ionic calcium?

Accepted Answer

: No known medicine can remove calcium deposits in human tissues, so far

Question 3

what causes calcium build-up in teeth?

Accepted Answer

Calculus: Is the term for a harder (than plaque) deposit that many people get on their teeth. This should be scraped off in periodic dental cleanings. The cause is  the continual accumulation of minerals from saliva on plaque on the teeth. Its rough surface provides an ideal medium for further plaque formation, threatening the health of the gingiva (gums).

Question 4

what causes calcium build up in the eye - causing yellowish spots?  can anything be done about it?

Accepted Answer

Band keratopathy: Calcium deposition in the eye occurs primarily in the cornea leading to a condition called band kerstopathy.  Usually a result of chronic inflammation, repeated injury, chronic glaucoma, complicated surgical repairs as in retinal reattachment surgery using silicone oil. Fewer cases involve abnormalities of calcium-phosphorous metabolic disorders, multiple myeloma, & other. Treat: tears ; chelation.

Question 5

what is calcium build up in the brain? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Calcium in brain: Can be normal part of aging, or can result from injury, infections, calcium metabolism defects such as Osteoporosis, Genetic or Autoimmune system disorders that affect skeletal system &amp; connective tissues.

Question 6

how/why would calcium build up in kidney's of a 5 yr.old? why trace blood every spot urine? what kind of causes can it be from? anything real serious?

Accepted Answer

Calcium: You child may have hypercalciurea  which maybe due to foods she is eating such as soy products and vegetables rich in calcium. There may be  other conditions to rule out such as renal tubular acidosis or hyperparathyroidism , both rare conditions.

Question 7

will a ct of chest....show calcium build up in an artery? i heard of a full body ct showing that in someone, their heart. would a ct of chest show it?

Accepted Answer

Not really: You would need a cardiac ct scan which can show calcium build up in the coronary arteries, but it does expose you to about a years worth of radiation in one test, so choose wisely.  And, in the absence of symptoms, you might not be able to get your insurance to cover it.

Question 8

ct scan, 7 kidney stones& calcium build up in right kidney.what causes build up?could calcium be reason 4 unexplained purple bruises, thigh itchness?

Accepted Answer

Extra calcium: The body can only handle 600 milligrams of calcium at once. Extra calcium can build up in the bloodstream and, when excreted through kidneys in urine, it can cause a kidney stone. The bruises may be from lack of other nutrients, i recommend eating more greens. Hope this helped :].

Question 9

what causes calcium oxalate crystals out of your body?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many people make innumerable tiny crystals that continually pass out in the urine.  If they stick together, the conglomerate becomes a kidney or ureteral stone.  If it isn't too large (generally up to 5mm), it may pass with urine.  If it does not, or if it is large, a procedure may be necessary.  Stone formers are best served by preventing more stones by hydration +/- medication.

Question 10

can antacids cause a build up of calcium in inner ear and cause bppv or vertigo or dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Calcium deposit: No, there are no reported cases of high calcium leading to deposits on the inner ear, and vertigo. Bppv  is also not caused by high calcium levels.

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What causes calcium build up in the body

A member asked:

If d3 is to help body absorbs calcium, why they say taking large values of d3 supplements can cause calcium build up i n the artery.?

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Does ionic calcium rid the the tissues and organs [ decalcify] of calcium build up in the body./ calcium that has built up over a life time in the heart , kidneys etc is it moved into the skeleton if you take ionic calcium?

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What causes calcium build-up in teeth?

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What causes calcium build up in the eye - causing yellowish spots? can anything be done about it?

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What is calcium build up in the brain? what causes it?

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How/why would calcium build up in kidney's of a 5 yr.old? why trace blood every spot urine? what kind of causes can it be from? anything real serious?

A member asked:

Will a ct of chest....show calcium build up in an artery? i heard of a full body ct showing that in someone, their heart. would a ct of chest show it?

A member asked:

Ct scan, 7 kidney stones& calcium build up in right kidney.what causes build up?could calcium be reason 4 unexplained purple bruises, thigh itchness?

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What causes calcium oxalate crystals out of your body?

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Can antacids cause a build up of calcium in inner ear and cause bppv or vertigo or dizziness?

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